Watford finally smashed their League Cup hoodoo as Tom Ince hammered a hat-trick in a 5-0 romp against MK Dons at Vicarage Road.The Hornets had been knocked out of the competition by lower division teams in each of the previous four seasons – including a 2-0 win for the Dons two years ago.But there were no banana skins this time as skipper Mattie Pollock and midfielder Ince gave the Hertford

Doncaster eased into the second round of the Carabao Cup thanks to a 2-0 win at Salford.Billy Sharp’s early strike and a stoppage-time effort from Luke Molyneux secured the win at the Peninsula Stadium.A total of 19 changes – nine for the hosts and 10 for Grant McCann’s side – combined probably said it all about where this competition sits in the list of priorities for thes

Romain Esse’s fine finish gave Millwall a 1-0 victory over Portsmouth and fired the Lions into the Carabao Cup second round for the first time in three years.Millwall were embarrassed 4-0 by Reading last season and Cambridge the year before but the 19-year-old ended their woes.Pompey started strongly and could have led when Ryley Towler bundled an awkward free-kick just over the bar.But Mill

Sammie Szmodics scored twice as Blackburn booked their Carabao Cup second-round place with a comprehensive 6-1 victory over Stockport.Szmodics’ double, Andreas Weimann’s strike and Yuki Ohashi’s header put Championship side Rovers in control as Makhtar Gueye and Jack Vale netted after half-time, while youngster Nathan Mapengu netted a consolation for League One County.After Count

Championship side Stoke proved too strong for gutsy Carlisle as second-half goals from Freddie Anderson and Emre Tezgel secured a hard-earned 2-0 victory in the Carabao Cup.League Two Carlisle made an encouraging start in the first round tie at Brunton Park, with Archie Davies and Josh Vela both going close early on.The Potters replied with Lewis Koumas firing narrowly off target, before Niall Enn

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today. Liverpool & Zubimendi Adidas kit launch. Messi vs CR7 Pray for FC Barcelona. Real Madrid is the MCU of the Football World!Marvel might struggle with their new Avengers and superheroes, but Real Madrid never misses with their Galacticos! It is Truly the END of an ERA. Jurgen Klopp ran out of energy for a reason... Please stay tuned on 7M Daily L

ENGLAND hero John Stones is engaged to his stunning entrepreneur girlfriend Olivia Naylor, she revealed today.The Manchester City centre-back, 30, popped the question during a getaway after the Euros final defeat to Spain.Olivia Naylor revealed that she was engaged tonight Credit: InstagramJohn Stones and Olivia Naylor are happily engaged Credit: olivianjnaylor / InstagramThe happy couple have sin

Atletico Madrid are reportedly keen on N'Golo Kante as a backup to Conor Gallagher with the France star eager to play Champions League football again.WHAT HAPPENED?According to Relevo, Kante has become a prime candidate for Atletico as doubts grow over the club's ability to finalize a deal for Gallagher. The English midfielder's potential move to Atletico seemed all but confirmed earlier, with the

A pie and a pint is one of the most popular choices on a matchday and the most expensive in the Premier League have been now been ranked in a new studyA pie at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will set you back a pretty pennyPremier League fans are counting down the days until the start of the new season and many matchgoers will be asking one important question on opening day, how much is a pie and a

The former Match of the Day presenter has caused controversy.Former BBC presenter Des Lynam has been slammed for claiming that female pundits should not offer opinions on men's football.Lynam, 81, started presenting Match of the Day in 1988 and was replaced by Gary Lineker in 1999.Television coverage of football has moved on a lot at all broadcasters in the last decade, with a much more diverse ra